1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
There was no minimizing the exhilaration and celebration and pride of experiencing a childhood dream achieved.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Markus, like Hagerty, agreed that drivers are searching for sports cars that provide exhilaration and visceral feedback without the assistance of electrification.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
And there did seem to be a certain amount of exhilaration, in fact, in the showing up itself.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
And the exhilaration of the opening wouldn’t have been the same without their longtime, loyal customers, Jim Miller said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Markus, like Hagerty, agreed that drivers are searching for sports cars that provide exhilaration and visceral feedback without the assistance of electrification.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
And there did seem to be a certain amount of exhilaration, in fact, in the showing up itself.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 July 2025
And the exhilaration of the opening wouldn’t have been the same without their longtime, loyal customers, Jim Miller said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
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In fact, so many must-haves are available at Amazon that’ll thrill your travel-loving friends—just look at the Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs for $21 or the super hydrating Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for $24.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though every note was pitch perfect both times, Erivo actually flew over the Dolby twice to sing the final portion of the modern classic — to the thrill of the audience, some of whom were in tears watching the star soar both physically and vocally.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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She was taken off life support after suffering multiple organ failure with cocaine, ecstasy and other undetermined drugs found in her system, according to KNX News.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That was the theater of ecstasy that would liberate him from the body.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Each turkey is infused with the signature Cajun spices that make Popeyes famous, bringing just the right kick to your holiday table.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even with Little's kick Sunday, the Jaguars are below average, in part because Little has two misses (one against San Francisco) from 47 yards.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And then that elation lasted for days.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the house is also a benignly indifferent witness to the happiness and the strife that occur within its walls—and to the heartbreaking transience of human lives.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The movie builds admirably to these moments, where the euphoria of fragile belonging is front and center.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For now, his warning against market euphoria may still ring true, but his trades suggest that spotting a bubble is one thing, and profiting from it is another.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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